amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē  -ˈmē- 

plural amenities

1

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

hotels with modern amenities

providing residents with the basic amenities

2

usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships

maintaining social amenities

3

a

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

b(1)

: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure

(2)

: a feature conducive to such attractiveness and value

Synonyms of amenity

• gesture
• courtesy

Examples of amenity in a Sentence

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

Recent Examples on the Web

This four-star stay is full of both traditional amenities (including daily continental breakfast—hard to come by today) and unique offerings that set it apart from neighboring hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Further details about food and beverage offerings, meeting spaces and guest amenities will be announced at a later date. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Associations may also be able to suspend the rights of those who flout the rules to use some or all community amenities. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The complex also will have numerous onsite amenities, including a lobby, lounge area/community room, fitness center, storage lockers, bike storage and an outdoor patio. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

Kids Definition

amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē  -ˈmē-nət- 

plural amenities

1

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

2

: something (as good manners or household appliances) that makes life easier or more pleasant

—usually used in plural